Overview

• Ty France hit a two-run walkoff home run in the ninth inning, giving the Twins a 3-1 win over the Royals in their series opener.
• Carlos Correa homered in his return from the injured list, tying the game at 1-1 in the second inning with a 429-foot blast.
• Twins starter Pablo López and Royals rookie Noah Cameron delivered strong performances in a pitchers’ duel, with López allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings.
• Cole Sands earned the win with a perfect ninth inning, part of a combined bullpen effort that shut down Kansas City after the first frame.
• The victory extends Minnesota's hot streak to 15 wins in 17 games and marks their first walkoff home run since July 2024.